Components of Physical Fitness

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What is physical literacy characterized by?

Cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and body composition

Motivation, confidence, and competence (correct)

Flexibility, strength, and endurance

Speed, power, and agility

How many Canadian adults meet the physical activity recommendations?

7%

30%

15% (correct)

22%

What is the recommended duration of physical activity per week according to Health Canada?

150 minutes/week (correct)

60 minutes/day

90 minutes/week

30 minutes/day

Which type of physical activity focuses on improving power, agility, speed, and coordination?

Plyometrics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exercise according to the text?

To improve or maintain physical fitness Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is reported to be more physically active in comparison with the other?

Males Signup and view all the answers

Which component of physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity?

Cardiorespiratory endurance Signup and view all the answers

What causes Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) 24-48 hours after intense exercise?

Microscopic muscle tears Signup and view all the answers

Which component of physical fitness refers to the maximal amount of force a muscle is capable of exerting in a single maximum effort?

Muscular strength Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOMS' stand for in the context of physical fitness?

Delayed-Onset Muscle Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which component of physical fitness focuses on the range of motion at a joint or series of joints?

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?

To prepare the body for exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components are necessary in a health-related physical fitness program?

Frequency, intensity, time, type Signup and view all the answers

What are the key recommendations for physical activity provided in Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Healthy Active Living?

60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity activity daily Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify and overcome common barriers to physical activity participation?

To ensure long-term health benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a significant role in reducing the risk of common physical fitness-related injuries?

Listening to your body's signals of pain and fatigue Signup and view all the answers

In a health-related physical fitness program, what does 'intensity' refer to?

How hard you work during exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the recovery principle in fitness training?

To prevent overtraining and overuse injuries Signup and view all the answers

During exercise, what happens to the heart rate compared to when the body is at rest?

Heart rate increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory fitness programs?

3-5 days/week Signup and view all the answers

How can one calculate the target heart rate for fitness training?

(MHR - age) × % value Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time duration for cardiorespiratory fitness programs?

30-60 minutes per session Signup and view all the answers

What type of aerobic activity is recommended in cardiorespiratory fitness programs?

Intermittent aerobic activity Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of physical fitness involves doing 'more than normal' to obtain benefits?

Overload Principle Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if you fail to adhere to the Principle of Progression in your training?

Excessive soreness or injury Signup and view all the answers

Which component of physical fitness focuses on the ability to exert force rapidly based on a combination of strength and speed?

Power Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Principle of Specificity in fitness training?

Performing exercises designed for specific fitness components Signup and view all the answers

How soon after stopping exercise can up to 50% of fitness improvements be lost?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

'Doing more than normal' to obtain benefits is associated with which fundamental principle of physical fitness?

Principle of Overload Signup and view all the answers

'Excessive soreness or injury could result if you fail to adhere to this principle' refers to which principle of physical fitness?

Principle of Progression Signup and view all the answers

'If you don’t use it, you will lose it' is associated with which principle of physical fitness?

Principle of Reversibility Signup and view all the answers

'Placing increasing amounts of stress on the body causing adaptations that improve fitness' is aligned with which principle?

'Principle of Progression' Signup and view all the answers